Frequently Asked Questions about BRAE

Thanks for taking the time to visit us today!  Please scroll down or click on a question below to read our answers to common questions.  If you have questions that aren't answered here, please feel free to email us.

• Is BRAE difficult for new students to get into?

• What sorts of jobs are available after graduation?

• What sorts of activities are available for students?

• Are there scholarships that I can apply for?

• How can I find out more?

• Is BRAE difficult for new students to get into?

Like all Cal Poly departments, our standards are high.  However, we accept a higher percentage of applicants than other departments.  Maybe it's because of our strange name, or maybe it's because it is difficult for students who have never been here to understand what we offer, but whatever the reason, we currently do not receive an overwhelming number of new-student applications each year.  Many students transfer to our department once they get a "feel" for us, and some do transfer to other, high-applicant departments once they get into Cal Poly. 

• What sorts of jobs are available after graduation?

We don't want to brag (although maybe we do), but our graduates are in high demand.  Our reputation for producing well-educated, experienced, and workplace-ready graduates has been well-established throughout California and the rest of the world.  To get an idea of what some of our former students are doing now, check out our alumni highlights page.

• What sorts of activities are available for students?

Our "learn by doing" philosophy does not end when students walk out the classroom door.  Our students are involved in a variety of clubs, including the Agricultural Engineering Society and ASABE.  We also offer the annual tractor pull, and our successful quarter-scale tractor team, among others.  You can find out about these and more during our monthly department-wide barbecues.  If it's job experience you're looking for, our world-renowned Irrigation Training and Research Center offers valuable student jobs, and we always offer help finding summer jobs and internships.

• Are there scholarships that I can apply for?

Yes!  Check out our scholarship page for open application information, visit Cal Poly's financial aid office, or contact the department office for many more scholarship opportunities that aren't listed here.

• How can I find out more?

Feel free to peruse the website for ideas about academic programs, clubs, or, student activities.  You can also find information on how to visit the campus.  If you're still curious, please feel free to contact us.